Technical monuments Šípkové

Kolonádový most v Piešťanoch is among the longest covered bridges in Slovakia. It is also nicknamed the Sklený most because one of its sections is completely glazed. When visiting the spa town of Piešťany, do not miss a walk across the bridge. You might just meet someone interesting there.

Spanning the Váh river, this masterpiece was designed by the architect Emil Belluš. The bridge ranks among functionalist structures in Slovakia. It replaced the original wooden bridge that connects the town center with the spa island. It is a fantastic pedestrian bridge that is also accessible to people with reduced mobility. A walk across it will leave you with a wonderful experience, as this is precisely where you can connect with other people, for instance while admiring the exhibited works.

Not only on the bridge but also in its surroundings, you can meditate and enjoy peaceful days in Piešťany. At its entrance on the town side stands the bronze statue of the barlolámač, the symbol of the spa town. In the year of its completion, namely in 1933, glass etchings entitled Detvy piesne and Na salaši were placed on the bridge. They were crafted by Martin Benka, and each consists of four panels. Today, these are classified among the movable cultural landmarks of the town. During World War II, the head of the spa protected them with his own body, and subsequently, to prevent the originals from being destroyed by vandals, they were replaced with replicas.

After walking across the bridge, you will certainly notice the facade carved with Latin inscriptions. On the town side, the loose translation reads Najuzdravujúcejšie piešťanské kúpele, and on the other side of the island it reads Vstaň a choď, which symbolizes the biblical scene where Jesus heals a paralytic.

So that you can walk across this bridge every day and perhaps enjoy the atmosphere of the town, which features various age groups, book your accommodation near Kolonádový most v Piešťanoch. You will not regret coming in spring when everything is blooming, nor in summer when a sightseeing boat cruises the Váh. In autumn, you can simply enjoy all the colors that the local nature bursts with, and in winter, you can relax your body in the spa.

Piešťany is popular with both domestic and foreign tourists. Thanks to its excellent location, seniors who prefer hotels in Piešťany will find what they are looking for here. Their range of services is truly extensive and provided at a high standard. If you come as a family with children, we recommend apartments instead. Of course, the choice of accommodation is entirely up to you! We will gladly help you.

Riding the Lesná železnica Katarínka is an experience for all age groups. It is located near the village of Naháč, but falls under the cadastre of the village of Dechtice. Feel free to plan a trip to Malé Karpaty and enjoy a wonderful time.

This narrow-gauge railway once served to transport timber from the surrounding forests directly to a chemical factory. At that time, the forests were the property of Count Jozef Pálffy. On his order, the chemical factory together with the forest railway was built during that period. Although it operated for only a few years, a group of enthusiasts from the count's lodge put it back into operation in 1997. The railway as such is not very long. Its track is approximately 600 meters long. As it was restored, it does not copy the exact rail layout of that time. Currently, it is situated more in the mountains, close to a tourist-sought attraction, namely Zrúcanina Kláštora svätej Kataríny. It is also on this basis that it received the name it boasts today. Riding a historical passenger train or watching a mining locomotive run with carriages of many types is an experience for everyone. You can see with your own eyes a limestone freight wagon, a passenger wagon with a brake.

If you decide to go for a ride on this railway, it is good to make sure in advance whether it is running. You can board at the depot and enjoy the charming romance of a clacking train with occasional warning signals along the narrow tracks. You might tire out your children so much that you will appreciate finding accommodation near Lesná železnica Katarínka.

In the village, in addition to the ride, you can view the aforementioned Zrúcanina Kláštora Katarínka. It is wonderful to soak in the atmosphere of the surrounding nature during a hike to this attraction in Dechtice. Families with older children might rather appreciate one of the manor houses located in the area. At Kúpalisko Dobrá Voda, not only couples can cool down their overheated bodies. Everything there is to do in the surroundings of Dechtice as well as all accommodation options in Dechtice can be found on our portal MegaUbytovanie.sk.